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Remove cabinets before tiling?

Terry asks: 

I'm going to tile my kitchen floor. Should I remove all the base cabinets prior to tile install?

Jake's answer: 

Terry, Unless you want to make for a lot of extra work for yourself, I would not recommend removing all of the base cabinets. You can put down a backer board like Durock, then install the tile. Be aware of the dishwasher and trash compactor, if you have them. Since you will be adding around ¾” height to your floor, the clearance for these appliances will be affected.

Posted by Jake Schloegel at 01:04 PM | Permalink

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